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# extract - Sunday 24 December, 2017

From The42 'Bad guys are supposed to lose. I change that. I win' Turning The Tables

'Bad guys are supposed to lose. I change that. I win'

Dec 24th 2017, 10:44 AM 32,233 Views 14 Comments

This extract from Ali: A Life focuses on the legendary boxer’s early days and his bout with Sonny Liston.

# extract - Saturday 23 December, 2017

From The42 'We always said of Gary - he woke up angry' Passion

'We always said of Gary - he woke up angry'

Dec 23rd 2017, 8:30 PM 12,234 Views 2 Comments

In this extract from ‘On the Brink,’ Gary Neville talks about the progress made by himself and fellow ‘Class of 92′ members since their takeover of Salford City.

From The42 'I was asked dozens of times in the aftermath what was it like to lose £2 million on a rugby match' Blow

'I was asked dozens of times in the aftermath what was it like to lose £2 million on a rugby match'

Dec 23rd 2017, 1:00 PM 18,383 Views 1 Comment

Harry Findlay remembers his ill-advised bet on a New Zealand-France match.

From The42 "I said: 'I'm having lunch with Sir Alex'... I felt like a teenage footballer all over again" EXTRACT

"I said: 'I'm having lunch with Sir Alex'... I felt like a teenage footballer all over again"

Dec 23rd 2017, 9:00 AM 7,488 Views 9 Comments

Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of the legendary former Manchester United boss.

# extract - Friday 22 December, 2017

From The42 The story of how a young Irish international became a star player in Sweden Rise

The story of how a young Irish international became a star player in Sweden

Dec 22nd 2017, 1:00 PM 4,948 Views No Comments

In an extract from Michael Walker’s book ‘Green Shoots,’ Ireland and Arsenal star Louise Quinn remembers her stint in Sweden.

# extract - Wednesday 20 December, 2017

From The42 'There were tears in his eyes... That was unusual for him' Looking Back

'There were tears in his eyes... That was unusual for him'

Dec 20th 2017, 7:55 AM 33,736 Views 50 Comments

In an extract from ‘Quiet Genius,’ Bob Paisley’s final days as Liverpool manager are remembered.

# extract - Sunday 17 December, 2017

Jackeen: 'A fellow who does very little for a living, and wants to do less' Column

Jackeen: 'A fellow who does very little for a living, and wants to do less'

Dec 17th 2017, 3:00 PM 45,455 Views 75 Comments

The term ‘Jackeen’ is levelled against Dubliners, primarily in a sporting context and very much in jest. Read about it and more in Come Here To Me! Volume 2, a book celebrating an unexplored Dublin.

# extract - Sunday 26 November, 2017

'An old man had been taken into Garda custody for knocking on a door. ALONE went to his rescue' Read Me

'An old man had been taken into Garda custody for knocking on a door. ALONE went to his rescue'

Nov 26th 2017, 3:00 PM 35,378 Views 8 Comments

A new book chronicles the first 40 years of the charity ALONE. This is a flavour of the minutes of its meetings from 1984 to 1997.

# extract - Wednesday 22 November, 2017

Maria Edgeworth's letters: 'Sir Walter Scott punctual to his word arrived on Friday' EXTRACT

Maria Edgeworth's letters: 'Sir Walter Scott punctual to his word arrived on Friday'

Nov 22nd 2017, 7:00 PM 6,498 Views 20 Comments

The Castle Rackrent author, who counted Jane Austen and Byron among her admirers, was also a prodigious correspondent.

# extract - Sunday 12 November, 2017

David McCullagh: Was de Valera's mother telling the truth about his parentage? EXTRACT

David McCullagh: Was de Valera's mother telling the truth about his parentage?

Nov 12th 2017, 3:00 PM 38,157 Views 66 Comments

In the first part of a major two-volume reassessment, historian and broadcaster David McCullagh considers the man behind the mask.

# extract - Sunday 5 November, 2017

Mary Kenny: 'I used to hear men say that "only tarts kiss and tell"' EXTRACT

Mary Kenny: 'I used to hear men say that "only tarts kiss and tell"'

Nov 5th 2017, 3:00 PM 21,367 Views 123 Comments

Am I A Feminist? Are You? is a new book by journalist Mary Kenny.

# extract - Sunday 29 October, 2017

Michael Murphy: What does it really mean when we dream about the Leaving Cert? EXTRACT

Michael Murphy: What does it really mean when we dream about the Leaving Cert?

Oct 29th 2017, 3:30 PM 18,315 Views 13 Comments

By paying attention to our dreams, we can ground ourselves in the deepest truth of our being, and make wiser choices that work towards our greater good, writes Michael Murphy.

90 minutes missing: A parent's worst nightmare (with a happy ending) EXTRACT

90 minutes missing: A parent's worst nightmare (with a happy ending)

Oct 29th 2017, 11:00 AM 18,842 Views 3 Comments

Those moments of drama in a family’s life that can change your perspective forever.

# extract - Sunday 22 October, 2017

'Welfare is not just for those out of work. Here's what you can claim' EXTRACT

'Welfare is not just for those out of work. Here's what you can claim'

Oct 22nd 2017, 3:30 PM 78,269 Views 51 Comments

Charlie Weston and Karl Deeter’s new book, This Book Is Worth €25,000, is full of tips on how to save money and stop getting ripped off. In this extract they talk about the welfare payments that families are entitled to.

# extract - Sunday 8 October, 2017

Stefanie Preissner: 'Each uploaded photo fooled my 800 closest friends that I was happy' EXTRACT

Stefanie Preissner: 'Each uploaded photo fooled my 800 closest friends that I was happy'

Oct 8th 2017, 3:30 PM 14,645 Views 21 Comments

In her first book, Stefanie Preissner looks at growing up and the ways in which her life has changed.

# extract - Sunday 24 September, 2017

A short story before bedtime: Levitation EXTRACT

A short story before bedtime: Levitation

Sep 24th 2017, 7:30 PM 9,269 Views 4 Comments

Taken from Levitation, the latest collection by Irish writer Sean O’Reilly.

# extract - Saturday 23 September, 2017

From The42 ‘We can only use this on grass' - the days when we treasured a proper leather ball Get Out Your Tango

‘We can only use this on grass' - the days when we treasured a proper leather ball

Sep 23rd 2017, 8:15 AM 5,624 Views 7 Comments

In an extract from his new book Wonder Boy, Dave Hannigan recalls the joy of a new leathera.

# extract - Sunday 10 September, 2017

Dónal McAnallen: 'Our responsibility as a family was about more than just keeping Cormac's memory alive' EXTRACT

Dónal McAnallen: 'Our responsibility as a family was about more than just keeping Cormac's memory alive'

Sep 10th 2017, 8:00 PM 9,269 Views 8 Comments

In an extract from his book, Cormac’s brother Dónal McAnallen writes about coming to terms with the death of his 24-year-old brother.

# extract - Saturday 1 July, 2017

Carlo Rovelli: 'Time does not exist' EXTRACT

Carlo Rovelli: 'Time does not exist'

Jul 1st 2017, 8:00 PM 12,351 Views 49 Comments

In his latest book, Reality Is Not What It Seems, bestselling author Carlo Rovelli shows how our understanding of reality has changed throughout the centuries.

# extract - Sunday 30 April, 2017

'Declan Murphy dies in horror fall': The jockey writes about that fall, reading his own obituary and his long recovery EXTRACT

'Declan Murphy dies in horror fall': The jockey writes about that fall, reading his own obituary and his long recovery

Apr 30th 2017, 3:30 PM 897 Views 7 Comments

More than twenty years after his accident Murphy, who spent four days in a medically induced coma, decided to tell his story.

# extract - Tuesday 3 January, 2017

'Roman’s eyes widened in disbelief' - Inside the World of a Super Agent EXTRACT

'Roman’s eyes widened in disbelief' - Inside the World of a Super Agent

Jan 3rd 2017, 9:00 PM 25,540 Views 3 Comments

Check out this extract from the recently released book ‘The Deal’.

Arthur Corrie Lewin - the Irishman who went missing while flying over Africa EXTRACT

Arthur Corrie Lewin - the Irishman who went missing while flying over Africa

Jan 3rd 2017, 6:30 PM 245 Views 5 Comments

His story is told in this extract from the book The Glorious Madness, written by historian Turtle Bunbury.

# extract - Monday 2 January, 2017

From The42 'We thought Pep was like a machine, completely cold-hearted. Who knew he was so emotional?' Portrait Of An Artist

'We thought Pep was like a machine, completely cold-hearted. Who knew he was so emotional?'

Jan 2nd 2017, 9:00 PM 8,375 Views No Comments

Martí Perarnau gives a stark insight into the world of the Manchester City manager in his latest book.

From The42 The story of the origins of Argentine football and Irish people's place in it EXTRACT

The story of the origins of Argentine football and Irish people's place in it

Jan 2nd 2017, 8:30 AM 6,017 Views 1 Comment

An extra from Jonathan Wilson’s book Angels with Dirty Faces looks at how the game was brought to South America.

# extract - Sunday 1 January, 2017

From The42 ''I'm running a marathon tomorrow,' I said to him as I dusted off my nose' Problems This post contains videos

''I'm running a marathon tomorrow,' I said to him as I dusted off my nose'

Jan 1st 2017, 12:00 PM 32,666 Views 8 Comments

In an extract from his book Running Man, ultramarathon runner Charlie Engle looks back on his excess-fuelled younger days.

# extract - Saturday 31 December, 2016

From The42 'He was my dad... But he was also a brilliant footballer' Looking Back This post contains videos

'He was my dad... But he was also a brilliant footballer'

Dec 31st 2016, 9:00 PM 11,765 Views 3 Comments

Mick Channon Jr recalls his father’s playing days in this extract from his recently released book.

From The42 Shakespeare, Zeus and Olympia - the origins of the Olympic Games History

Shakespeare, Zeus and Olympia - the origins of the Olympic Games

Dec 31st 2016, 6:00 AM 834 Views No Comments

David Goldblatt’s acclaimed book takes a comprehensive look at the background of the modern spectacle we know now.

# extract - Friday 30 December, 2016

'At the time I came into this world women were banned by the FA from playing football' Issue

'At the time I came into this world women were banned by the FA from playing football'

Dec 30th 2016, 11:00 PM 9,497 Views 38 Comments

Hope Powell writes about the slow progress of women’s football in her recently released book.

From The42 The story of how one of the greatest Olympians of all time risked losing it all EXTRACT

The story of how one of the greatest Olympians of all time risked losing it all

Dec 30th 2016, 9:40 PM 16,744 Views 7 Comments

In an extract from his recent biography, Richard Askwith argues that Emil Zatopek merits comparison to Muhammad Ali.

Soldiers, sailors, diplomats: The forgotten Irish who changed Latin America EXTRACT

Soldiers, sailors, diplomats: The forgotten Irish who changed Latin America

Dec 30th 2016, 6:30 PM 287 Views 5 Comments

In this extract from his book Paisanos, Tim Fanning tells the story of army officer Alexander O’Reilly.

From The42 'I looked around... More monkey noises; a few grown men making Nazi salutes' Looking Back This post contains videos

'I looked around... More monkey noises; a few grown men making Nazi salutes'

Dec 30th 2016, 8:30 AM 6,348 Views 3 Comments

Former Liverpool player Howard Gayle recalls the intimidating atmosphere of the 1981 European Cup semi-final in Munich.

# extract - Thursday 29 December, 2016

From The42 ‘Most people you can say, “What a great bloke,” or “What a b*****d”. With Roebuck, it’s neither' Enigmatic

‘Most people you can say, “What a great bloke,” or “What a b*****d”. With Roebuck, it’s neither'

Dec 29th 2016, 9:33 PM 18,360 Views 6 Comments

Read an extract from the highly acclaimed book on the late English cricketer and journalist Peter Roebuck.

'The TV spoiler has as much potential to ruin an evening as food poisoning' Bolloxology

'The TV spoiler has as much potential to ruin an evening as food poisoning'

Dec 29th 2016, 6:30 PM 14,703 Views 4 Comments

Comedian Colm O’Regan on people’s aversion to spoilers – and whether they’re a symptom of notions.

# extract - Wednesday 28 December, 2016

From The42 'At the time I came into this world women were banned by the FA from playing football' Issue

'At the time I came into this world women were banned by the FA from playing football'

Dec 28th 2016, 9:00 PM 3,090 Views 1 Comment

Hope Powell writes about the slow progress of women’s football in her recently released book.

Hunger strikes, murders, and a war on terror: Ireland in 1976 EXTRACT

Hunger strikes, murders, and a war on terror: Ireland in 1976

Dec 28th 2016, 6:30 PM 401 Views 29 Comments

Eamon Sweeney’s book Down Down Deeper and Down looks at Ireland in the 1970s and 1980s. Here’s a section from its fifth chapter.

# extract - Tuesday 27 December, 2016

From The42 'I recalled the two moments in my life when God spoke directly to me' Belief This post contains videos

'I recalled the two moments in my life when God spoke directly to me'

Dec 27th 2016, 9:00 PM 10,678 Views 3 Comments

In an extract from his autobiography, South African cricketing legend AB de Villiers discusses his faith.

Executions, murder, and secrecy: The story of the notorious Cork jail Sing Sing EXTRACT

Executions, murder, and secrecy: The story of the notorious Cork jail Sing Sing

Dec 27th 2016, 6:30 PM 4,069 Views 7 Comments

Gerard Murphy writes about the prison in this extract from his book The Year of Disappearances.

# extract - Sunday 25 December, 2016

From The42 'Roman’s eyes widened in disbelief' - Inside the World of a Super Agent EXTRACT

'Roman’s eyes widened in disbelief' - Inside the World of a Super Agent

Dec 25th 2016, 9:00 PM 10,382 Views 2 Comments

Check out this extract from the recently released book ‘The Deal’.

Kevin Barry: 'Sometimes writing no longer seems like the thing I do, it seems like the thing I am' EXTRACT

Kevin Barry: 'Sometimes writing no longer seems like the thing I do, it seems like the thing I am'

Dec 25th 2016, 8:15 PM 2,662 Views 5 Comments

The award-winning Irish writer tells us about his apprenticeship, and his journey from journalist to author.

# extract - Saturday 24 December, 2016

From The42 Dutch legend Johan Cruyff on how he learned to play football The Master

Dutch legend Johan Cruyff on how he learned to play football

Dec 24th 2016, 9:00 PM 5,987 Views No Comments

The Dutch legend explains how he honed his skills on the streets of Amsterdam.

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